UAE Glp-1 Receptor Agonist Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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UAE glp-1 receptor agonist market highlights
- The UAE glp-1 receptor agonist market generated a revenue of USD 169.7 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 420.4 million by 2033.
- The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, ozempic (semaglutide) was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Zepbound is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Glp-1 receptor agonist market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 169.7 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 420.4 million |
| Growth rate | 10.7% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Ozempic (semaglutide) |
| Fastest growing segment | Zepbound |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Ozempic (semaglutide), Trulicity, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Wegovy (semaglutide), Rybelsus (oral semaglutide), Saxenda, Victoza (liraglutide), Zepbound, Other Products |
| Key market players worldwide | Eli Lilly and Co, Sanofi SA, Novo Nordisk A/S ADR, AstraZeneca PLC |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 0.2% of the global glp-1 receptor agonist market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa glp-1 receptor agonist market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 420.4 million by 2033.
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca PLC | View profile | 89900 | 1 Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 0AA | https://www.astrazeneca.com |
| Novo Nordisk A/S ADR | View profile | 66015 | Novo Alle 1, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, 2880 | https://www.novonordisk.com |
| Eli Lilly and Co | View profile | 43000 | Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46285 | https://www.lilly.com |
| Sanofi SA | View profile | 87994 | 46, avenue de la Grande Armée, Paris, France, 75017 | https://www.sanofi.com |
UAE glp-1 receptor agonist market outlook
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Ozempic (semaglutide) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46.08% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE glp-1 receptor agonist market based on ozempic (semaglutide), trulicity, mounjaro (tirzepatide), wegovy (semaglutide), rybelsus (oral semaglutide), saxenda, victoza (liraglutide), zepbound, other products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The GLP-1 receptor agonist market in the UAE is expanding, driven by the high prevalence of diabetes and obesity. Around 19.3% of adults in the UAE have diabetes, and around 30% are obese, creating substantial demand for effective treatments.
As of 2021, around 991,000 adults in the UAE have diabetes, with an age-adjusted prevalence of 16.4%. The number of people with Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) stands at 1,230,000. Diabetes-related deaths number 4,343, with 12.8% occurring in those under 60 years.
The healthcare expenditure on diabetes reached USD 2.1 billion per year. The prevalence of gestational diabetes is 38.1%. Moreover, the UAE faces significant diabetes and obesity challenges, which are expected to drive the demand for advanced treatment options and healthcare improvements.
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